1. Preheat the oven to 190C (380F) Gas Mark 5.
2. Place Lard, Margarine and Sugar into the bowl, and cream.
3. Beat in the egg.
4. Work in the flour and essence.
5. Using wet hands roll the mixture into balls about the size of
walnuts.
6. Dip into the bowl of Rolled Oats to coat.
7. Place on greased tray and press down slightly.
8. Decorate each biscuit with 1/2 glace cherry.
9. Bake at 380F for about 15 minutes, these biscuits are best removed
while still fairly pale gold.
10. Cool slightly on tray before removing.

These biscuits are best eaten quickly before the children see that they
are available.